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JavaScript JavaScript Basics (Retired) Creating Reusable Code with Functions Create a max() Function

Posted by Seun Seun Yim
Seun Seun Yim
2,154 Points

not working: code sample

function max(first, second){ if first > second { return first; } }

console.log(max(8, 8));

why isn't this working?

script.js

1 Answer

Gunhoo Yoon
Gunhoo Yoon
5,027 Points
Gunhoo Yoon
Gunhoo Yoon
5,027 Points

Syntax error: wrap your if condition with parenthesis.

Possible logic error: your function does not return anything when A and B is equal. Unless that's what you want.